YEARLY HIGH
0.0530 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0436 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0494 SAR

2026 RUB to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the RUB to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 0.0530. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 0.0436.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0094 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0481 to the December average rate of 0.0516, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0530 was up 7.37% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0494, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RUB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 265 SAR
2025 Average 225 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 218 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47.21 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0530
0.0460
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

RUB to SAR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.0494, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0494 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0494
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0049 SAR (High: 0.0484 / Low: 0.0436). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 SAR (High: 0.0492 / Low: 0.0484).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0049
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 0.0524) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0466), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0059 (+12.58%).

2026 Avg (May) 0.0524
2025 Avg (May) 0.0466

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0500 0.0463 0.0481
February 0.0492 0.0484 0.0488
March 0.0484 0.0436 0.0466
April 0.0502 0.0467 0.0488
May 0.0530 0.0500 0.0524
June 0.0527 0.0510 0.0516